Sirajganj, May 31 -- The Jamuna Bridge authorities have collected Tk 20.34 crore in tolls in the past six days as more than 2,62,000 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge ahead of eid-ul-Azha.

Data from the Jamuna Bridge authorities showed that a total of 2,62,908 vehicles used the bridge between May 22 and midnight on May 27, said source at Jamuna Bridge authorities.

Of them, 1,59,243 vehicles crossed through the eastern toll plaza, while 1,03,665 vehicles used the western toll plaza.

During the period, toll collections from both sides of the bridge amounted to Tk 20,34,47,100.

According to the authorities, 34,966 vehicles crossed the bridge on May 22, generating Tk 3.24 crore in tolls.

On May 23, some 32,649 vehicles crossed the bridg...